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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Audition Workshop
--NEW SECTION ADDED
(see below)
Preparation for
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. auditions. During the first day young actors will learn
about the roles available in fall auditions; review the
audition process and structure; and review with instructor
audition materials they plan to use. On the second
day, (a week later so actors have time to prepare) young
actors will present their audition piece to the class and
receive positive feedback and suggestions to help make their
real audition stronger.
Two-Day Workshop, Ages
8 - 18| February 14 & 21, 2012,
Section I, 6-8 PM --
SOLD OUT
Section II, 4-6 PM --
Newly added
FCF-Holland CC |
$55.00 Instructor, TBD |
 
  
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Acting/Auditioning for Film and Auditioning for Stage, Gr.
3-12
Have you ever wondered
what it is like working on film? Are you ready to try your
hand at on-camera work? Have you seen audition notices for
film work but been too nervous to go because you did not
know what to expect?
Then this is the class for you.
Instructor Anna Paris will cover everything from your resume
and headshot to what a film or stage audition will be like.
You will work on camera to explore the differences between
stage and film acting and learn to become comfortable acting
for the camera. Agent Gail McCauley will attend on
January 21 to talk about her agency, what an agent is
looking for and the film business in the Phoenix area.
Two-Day Workshop, January 21 & 28, 1-4 PM | FCF-Holland CC |
$75.00 Instructor, Anna Paris
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Specialty
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Gr. 7-12, Makeup for Theater
Makeup artist Jessica
Frieling introduces actors to the art of stage makeup.
In Makeup for Theatre 1 students learn the tools and tricks
of the stage. They learn to build their own personal
makeup kit, to apply basic stage makeup, to apply some
simple character makeup styles, important makeup safety and
hygiene and other skills. Students who complete this
class will be able to confidently apply their own basic
stage makeup and recreate makeup designs on their own faces
from looking at sample paper drawings. This class is
imperative to anyone with a serious interest in theater.
Makeup is important in character development and an actor
who understands and can competently apply their own stage
makeup has that much more control over their character
development.
Two-Week Workshop,
Ages 12-18 Saturdays, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Apr. 28 & May 5
FCF-Holland CC | $55.00
Jessica Frieling, Instructor
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Summer Camp 2012! |
Completed 2nd grade - 9th grade
DFT GECKO TEATRO
SUMMER THEATER CAMP
Cactus Shadows Fine
Arts Center
Two-Week Summer Camp
| $399*
June 18-29 ~ SAVE
YOUR SPOT!
DFT Gecko Teatro’s
Summer camp is a fabulously fun way to spend your summer and
enjoy the creation of a fabulous musical at the same time!
We have a 92% return rate on campers so this camp will
sell out QUICKLY.
Reserve your
spot by signing up online now or by calling 480-488-1981
starting Jan. 3.
Payment and complete
registration will be due later this spring through
Desert Foothills Community Education.
Places provided on a first-come, first served basis.
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Anchors away and set
sail for swash-buckling pirate adventure on the high seas in
this piratical musical that’s sure to shake your booty!
Young twins Jack & Liza Periwinkle yearn for adventure, so
imagine their joy at discovering a real life treasure map!
But when the infamous Redbeard and his pungent Pirates of
the Curry Bean steal the map and kidnap their mother, the
race is on to rescue her, reclaim the map and find the
treasure!
*$6.65/hour for
30 hours of training! |
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Youth Classes |
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Acting Up! I ~ Gr. K-2, Spring 2012
Session
Let’s start at the very
beginning… how do I tell a story using movement, voice and
facial expression?This introductory class is a great way to
begin your theater training. Our instructors are all
working theater professionals. With them you will learn the
words used in theatre, how to move on stage, how to create
physical characters, tell a story through movement and
action and much more. Even non-readers will learn basic
storytelling skills by being exposed to literary ideas like
the beginning, middle and end in storytelling, and
understanding exposition, narration and dialogue.
The class will culminate in a sharing of our
work-in-progress with family and friends. As you
will be part of a performing group and other students are
counting on you to be there for rehearsal, consistent class
attendance is a must. This class is developed
as a year-long course, however new students may enter at any
session. At least two sections of this class are required as
a pre-requisite for students interested in Acting Up! II
next year.
DFT COPA @
FCF-Holland CC, T, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
12-Week Session, Jan. 24 - Apr. 24
(no
class 3/6 and 3/20) |Instructor, Paris
Rhoad $130.00
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Introduction to Theatre, I ~
Gr. 3-6, Spring 2012
In
Introduction to Theater I, students explore stage
movement in relation to motive and character, voice for
theater, good projection and much more. As we explore the
skills necessary to further develop as an actor, you will
also learn the discipline and rehearsal etiquette expected
from actors. The class will culminate in a workshop showcase
performance in which students will be able to share their
learning with family and friends. As you will be part of
a performing group and other students are counting on you to
be there for rehearsal, consistent class attendance is a
must. DFT Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA)
instructors are all working theater professionals. DFT COPA
classes provide training for those interested in being in
DFT Gecko Teatro productions. At least two sessions of
this class are required as a prerequisite for grade 3-6
students who wish to enroll in Introduction to Theater II
next year. This is a year-long course, however, new students
may enter at any session.
Class is once a week
at one of the following locations:
Black Mountain
Elementary School Black Box, Th, 3:30 - 4:45 PM | Anna
Paris, Instructor |
3:30 - 4:45 |12-Weeks | Jan. 25 - Apr. 12 (no class 2/21 or 3/20)
| $140.00
Horseshoe Trails Elementary, T, 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Anna Paris,
Instructor | 12-Weeks | Jan. 25 - Apr. 12 (no class 2/21 or 3/20)
| $140.00
DFT COPA @ FCF-Holland CC, M, 4:30 - 5:45 PM | Jessica
Frieling, Instructor | 12 Weeks | Jan. 23 - May 7 (no
class 1/30, 2/20, 3/5 or 3/19) | $140.00
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KIDSTRUMS I - Group guitar lessons
~ Gr. 3-6,
8-Weeks
DFT Conservatory of
Music (COPA) has a mission of providing high-quality
performing arts education. We are pleased to welcome Claudia
Tulip to our faculty to provide musical instruction
opportunities for our older students and movement and music
for our youngest students.
KIDSTRUMS is for any
child wishing to dive deep into the heart of guitar playing,
step by step. Your child will have fun naming guitar parts,
tuning, learning chords, singing and playing familiar songs.
Yellow Submarine, Eleanor Rigby, classic folk, reggae and
rock as well as originals are our playground. Basic
songwriting is introduced using simple chords learned in
class and everyday experiences as lyrics. Fun, focused and
fantastically inspiring!
DFT COPA @
FCF-Holland CC Th, 5:00 - 5:45 PM
7-Weeks, Jan. 18 -
Mar. 7
Claudia Tulip,
Instructor | $119.00
Students will need
to bring guitar, music stand and tuner | Required music book
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Music Together®, Mixed Ages
Classes
(ages newborn to 5 yrs.)
At DFT COPA we are often asked if we offer theater classes
for pre-school age students. Music Together® is a
great place for youngsters to start. In these classes they
learn
music, movement,
rhythm and other skills important in their theatre
development.
Music Together® classes provide
early childhood music development through singing, creative
movement and instrumental play. Strong parent-child
interaction enables each individual child's stage of
development to flower within the larger community. During
fall, winter and spring, the class materials for the Mixed
Ages Class are one of our nine song collections rotated over
three years. Class materials include 2 CDs (one for at
home and one for the car) and an illustrated songbook.
In
addition, New Families also receive a DVD introduction to
the Music Together program philosophy.
Music Together classes are provided by
Under One Common Sky.
NOT BEING OFFERED at
DFT COPA SPRING OF 2012.
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Music Together art &
logo design copyright ©1992–2010 Music Together LLC. Music
Together is a registered trademark.
If you have questions about this class, please call
the instructor, Claudia Tulip at 480-688-9597. She'd love to
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Voice Class, Gr. 3-6 and Gr. 7-12
This voice class aims to help young singers
improve their capability, develop effective techniques, and
get pleasure from their voices while helping them feel more
comfortable singing in front of others. The class will
concentrate on practical performing experiences with an
emphasis on musical theater. The culminating project
will be individual student performances of a musical theater
song at the Workshop Showcase. Small class size makes
this the perfect choice for developing vocal skills for
young performers.
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Gr. 3-6 | M,
5:45-6:45 PM |12-Week Session | Jan. 23 - May 7 (no
class 1/30, 2/20, 3/5 or 3/19)
DFT COPA @ FCF-Holland
CC | Jessica Frieling, Instructor | $130.00
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Adult Classes |
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Slaying the Monologue Monster!
Just in time for spring general auditions!
This class explores the many elements
involved in improving the actor's selection and performance
of monologues, along with invaluable audition tips.
The first five weeks will include dramatic
monologues and the last five weeks will emphasize comedic
monologues.
Class elements will include:
~Choosing a Monologue
~Breaking down and analyzing a monologue
~Monologue Audition Eye-Openers
~ Invaluable audition tips!
~Effective Methods of making your monologue
more natural and believable.
~Practicing your monologue
~Timing your monologue to meet audition
requirements.
~Student performances and individual
instructor's notes for each student.
DFT COPA @ FCF-Holland
CC, T, 6:30-8:30 PM
Petey Swartz,
Instructor |10-Week Session
Jan. 24 - Apr. 17
(no class, 2/28, 4/3 or 4/10) | $195 |
"The course was well
laid-out with the right balance of encouragement and
critique. Petey is a very gifted actor and director, and a
wonderful teacher.
~Paula McKenny
Addressing Monologue FAQ's:
· How
do I know what kind of
monologue to do at an audition?
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Where do I find a monologue?
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What kind of monologue do "they" want?
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How long should my monologue be?
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Is it okay if I do 2 dramatic monologues,
instead of one comedic and one
dramatic?
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